2008 Jeep Commander
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 326
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
62% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 326 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1,635 |
| 2007 | 696 |
| 2008 | 326 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 45 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
62% · 201 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical System is failing. Began with the Electrical sunroof will not open/OR slide all the way open, the sunroof Electrical problem has been this way since I purchased it in 04/2019.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and suspension
I had the vehicle towed into the dealership with issues and was charged given the vehicle back and not fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Also filed under Engine
Engine
18% · 59 reportsShow complaint excerpts
As I was slowly pulling into a parking space with my foot on the brake pedal the car was coasting slowly into the spot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-28
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
9% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Air bags
7% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Drivers steering wheel airbag deployed without reason while driving the vehicle. There was no impact or reason for deployment. Just a simple involuntary deployment of the airbag while turning off a city street into a parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-09
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Jeep Commander. While accelerating from a stop sign at 5 MPH into an intersection, another vehicle failed to yield and crashed into the driver's side door of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle rolled over.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-20
Our 2008 Jeep Commander was hit from behind while making a right turn. The impact caused the Commander to flip landing on the driver side roof and then rolling onto the driver's side where it slid into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-24
Vehicle speed control
5% · 15 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-10-22Service brakes, hydraulic07V415000 On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners may contact…
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2008-02-18Electrical system, visibility08V059000 Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 Jeep grand cherokee and Commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the module and replace it if necessary. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts…
Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at…
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2013-08-15Electrical system, power train13V175000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may…
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2015-08-19Electrical system14V567000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007,...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jeep Commander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 201 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V415000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 08V059000 · Electrical system, visibility
- Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
- Recall 13V175000 · Electrical system, power train
- Recall 14V567000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Jeep Commander reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Commander?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Commander have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.